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This is the site for enthusiasts of military timepieces. All discussions related to military timepieces, and watches in general are welcome.enSat, 10 Dec 2016 02:49:09 GMTvBulletin60http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/images/misc/rss.pngThe Military Watch Resource - Community Forahttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/
Ex Military watch auctionhttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77158-Ex-Military-watch-auction&goto=newpost
Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:09:41 GMTJust seen this on an ibidder auction site they be going cheap and there are some Hamilton wrist watches and some for spares....Just seen this on an ibidder auction site they be going cheap and there are some Hamilton wrist watches and some for spares. https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/a...id-witham10026
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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:22:14 GMThttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b308401;view=2up;seq=1
First part of the book is on watches and clocks.https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b308401;view=2up;seq=1

First part of the book is on watches and clocks.
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Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:12 GMT
Hamilton military wristwatch case

*Closed: 32.38 USD - Bid Count: 6*

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Hamilton military wristwatch case

Closed: 32.38 USD - Bid Count: 6

War Dept. book TM 9-1575 Ordnance Maintenance for Watches

Used book printed in 1945, shows some discoloration on the color, otherwise intact with no rips or tears. Minor water stain on back.

]]>Main Forumianphttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77141-Images-from-past-auctionsLooking for some guidance on a LeJour diver,,,http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77140-Looking-for-some-guidance-on-a-LeJour-diver&goto=newpost
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:49:57 GMTWell I have been involved with MWR for probably 20 years or more and while I don't post a lot, or even a bit recently , it doesn't mean I don't look here...
Way back about 1990 when I was very much into the Mil Diver issues I picked up a LeJour DIver for $20...after learning ( or rather hearing ) it was the "choice" of French mil divers....remember it was 20+ years back and I was VERY wet behind the ears about Mil Watches....it was big, legible and had the crown at 12 with swinging lugs top and bottom...wore it for years while I picked up on Seikos, Precistas and Marathons.... noticed last year when in Mexico and diving with it that the date no longer changes and it got a bit fogged up...
My dilemma is simple...I need someone who can apply some love to this beast ( 48mm across...) and fix the internal finger that changes the date as well as reseal the main gasket and crown gasket....The movement is and A SCHILD 1163 I think...the timing is fine but I need it to work properly changing the date.....
So if you are aware of this watch and can do some simple repairs on it I would love to hear from you...I did some research and know it has some value, but this was one of my first finds and means a lot to me as it looks...
Hope to hear from someone...
Cheers
Rich
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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:39:33 GMTThink they put WWW hands on this one ?...Think they put WWW hands on this one ?http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAEGER-LECOU...kAAOSwImRYOHsJ
]]>Main Forumriver rathttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77138-This-does-have-the-wrong-handsMinerva, reissue or real vintage military ?http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77135-Minerva-reissue-or-real-vintage-military&goto=newpost
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:05:51 GMTHello All,
I have this lovely Minerva chronograph (crown is missing)but not sure if it is reissue or real vintage piece ?
47mm, movement has...Hello All,

I have this lovely Minerva chronograph (crown is missing)but not sure if it is reissue or real vintage piece ?
47mm, movement has numbers 913 and 13420096.
Thank you in advance.

Unfortunately I have not seen the movement in this watch, which may be of some help in determining if it's a real 46374A Aussie or a 33 mm Hamilton Franken Watch.

Anyone out there have any ideas on the dial?

Thanks,

Myron

Pic 1: Caseback looks correct. I do note that the stainless steel appears not to match the stainless steel of the case itself, but that could just be an artifact of the picture I suppose. The fixed strap bars look burlier than on my own Aussie 46374A, more like on a later Hamilton.

Pic 2. The front of the watch showing the obviously incorrect hands and crown. Is the dial also incorrect for this watch, or was more than one dial style used on these Aussie MIL-W-46374A's?

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Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:12:48 GMTHi All
Just a quick query for any Gen 1 owners.
Can you tell me if the sweep hand should actually be white or is it supposed to be a self colour...Hi All

Just a quick query for any Gen 1 owners.
Can you tell me if the sweep hand should actually be white or is it supposed to be a self colour metal/silver finish?

Thanks
Andrew
]]>Main Forumd4ukhttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77122-Seiko-Gen-1-QuerySmiths Deluxe Navigator 1956http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77121-Smiths-Deluxe-Navigator-1956&goto=newpost
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:03:10 GMTWas lucky to pick this piece up from a member this year, all original apart from the hand set (request on exchange) The watch is in great condition...Was lucky to pick this piece up from a member this year, all original apart from the hand set (request on exchange) The watch is in great condition plus good solid British engineering keeps it at 20 sec loss per day. The watch is marked 6645 101000 6B/542 12681/56 (one for your database Terry)

If Smiths needed a watch to homage its got to be this one..:thumbsup:

]]>Main ForumViktoriahttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77121-Smiths-Deluxe-Navigator-1956Drawdown of establishments may lead to more milwatch findshttp://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?77117-Drawdown-of-establishments-may-lead-to-more-milwatch-finds&goto=newpost
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:16:08 GMTQuite a lot of MOD stations are closing or reducing in size, among them the defence stores depot at Bicester and some RN and RAF stations. I suspect...Quite a lot of MOD stations are closing or reducing in size, among them the defence stores depot at Bicester and some RN and RAF stations. I suspect that over the next two to three years a great many off the books obsolete watches and watch parts will make their way onto the market through official or unofficial routes.

In previous trips to Bicester I found the place to be a goldmine of out of date equipment in small quantities retained because no one could spare the time or effort to sort it all out. A closure or reduction of storage space may force someone to make that effort, be it clothing, vehicle spares, tools or watches a lot of interesting gear is likely to turn up.
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Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:58:08 GMT
HEUER Bundeswehr Chronograph Ref. 1550 SG Flyback Valjoux 230 (2329)

*Closed: 3650.0 USD - Bid Count: 0*

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HEUER Bundeswehr Chronograph Ref. 1550 SG Flyback Valjoux 230 (2329)

Closed: 3650.0 USD - Bid Count: 0

RARE! 1970s BENRUS TYPE 1 US SPECIAL FORCES MILITARY DIVER WATCH

Closed: 3300.0 USD [Buy It Now] - Bid Count: 0

Ships Clock. Bulkhead Style .Ministry of Defence Marked.

Closed: 39.39 USD - Bid Count: 6

Omega WWW Military 30T2 MOD replacement dial

MOD Service dial. MINT CONDITION. PLEASE NOTE NUMERALS HAVE BEEN LUMONISED BY HAND, STILL GLOWS. SEE PHOTO'S AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. FROM EX MOD SUPPLER.

Condition of this watch, in my opinion, is very good. It runs and appears to keep good time but has not been timed or tested and likely could benefit from a good servicing. The crystal has only a few light surface scratches.

fairly new to the forum but wanted to ask for help on a matter i somehow can't resolve.
As times go by and taste develops i decided to go with a military watch and acquired an Airain Type 20 lately.
Unfortunately the good thing is missing pushers.

Does anyone of you gents know which pushers can be used as a replacement as I am not sure that I will manage to get original ones?
(already spent looking quite some time for some)

I saw also some listings with sizes, unfortunately i don't know the size they should be either..

Asides from that are the spares for a Valjoux 222 easy to get? Or spare used movements?

Genuine RAF Issue watch, referred to as the Lost Navigator and issued in 1976 only. Similar to the CWC and Hamilton W10's with monobloc case this watch is totally devoid of any makers name or markings. There has been much speculation as to who made this watch but no conclusive answer.
Just wondering. (alas I can't afford it same old story) but is it real and not some random Frankenwatch??
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